The evaluation process
Anxiety is not one disorder. Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress each have distinct presentations and respond to different first-line approaches. Getting the diagnosis right matters, because medication choices that work beautifully for one form can be unhelpful, occasionally counterproductive, for another.
What a first visit covers:
- A comprehensive evaluation that distinguishes GAD, panic, social anxiety, and PTSD
- Validated instruments: GAD-7, PCL-5, PHQ-9
- Review of any prior sedative use and dependence concerns
- Therapy referral when CBT or exposure therapy is part of the plan
A treatment plan is discussed before you leave. When medication is the right next step and there are no contraindications, a prescription may be sent that day; in many cases we prefer to start after labs, a records review, or a brief focused follow-up.
Medication options
Medication choice is matched to symptom profile, medical history, prior trials, and patient preference. Where therapy belongs alongside medication, we say so and help coordinate the referral.
- First-line SSRIs/SNRIs: Escitalopram, sertraline, venlafaxine XR, duloxetine.
- Non-sedating adjuncts: Buspirone, hydroxyzine, gabapentin, propranolol.
- Other options: Mirtazapine, prazosin for trauma-related nightmares.
Serving Newberg and Yamhill County
Our Newberg office at 710 E Foothills Drive, Ste 104 serves Dundee, Dayton, McMinnville, Carlton, Yamhill, Lafayette, Sherwood, Tigard, and King City, with secure-video telehealth available to patients throughout Oregon.
The Newberg practice sees a distinctive patient mix for anxiety. George Fox University faculty and graduate students under publication and thesis pressure, hospitality and wine-industry professionals through the seasonal volume swings of crush and summer tourism, and parents in the Newberg and Sherwood school districts managing the layered anxiety of work and caregiving. A meaningful subset of our anxiety caseload is patients who have managed symptoms for years without a durable plan and are looking for sustainable, evidence-based long-term care.
Insurance & self-pay
In-network with seven major plans, including Moda, Regence BlueCross BlueShield, PacificSource, Providence, First Choice Health Network, MultiPlan, and select Kaiser Permanente plans (PPO, Added Choice, and Dual Choice). If you don’t see your plan listed, call our office and we’ll verify your benefits. Most patients pay a specialist copay.
Medicaid / Oregon Health Plan (OHP) is not accepted. Self-pay rates are available by phone. Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement. Good Faith Estimates provided before your first visit.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a psychiatric provider in Newberg who treats anxiety disorders?
Yes: MindHealth Psychiatry sees adults for anxiety at 710 E Foothills Drive, Ste 104. Typical new-patient wait is a few days by telehealth; in-person availability is limited.
How do you approach anxiety medication?
Durable first-line treatment is an SSRI or SNRI combined with non-sedating adjuncts and CBT skills. We focus on sustainable, non-habit-forming options and do not offer maintenance sedative therapy, and we'll always explain the trade-offs before starting anything.
Do you accept referrals from OB-GYN for postpartum anxiety?
Yes. Postpartum anxiety is a common referral pattern and a clinical area of comfort.
Is anxiety treatment covered by Oregon insurance?
We're in-network with seven major plans. Generic SSRI/SNRI medications are on virtually every commercial formulary with standard copay pricing.